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  1. Cystic Fibrosis - a Nursing Specialty?

    I am a cf nurse. I originally worked on a floor where all cf adult patients were admitted for exacerbations. I got to know the cf np and dr and they recruited me over to the cf clinic where I am a...
  2. UTA MSN in Administration

    Well I have begun the theory class. Just got a 70% on the open book
  3. UTA MSN in Administration

    I just submitted my application today. After reading these postings I am nervous. Would you all recommend this MSN program at UTA. I can't imagine doing homework 40 hrs a week on top of my 40hr per...
  4. Difference Between Hospitalist And Attending Physician

    In my teaching hospital the hospitalist is the attending physician-sometimes they will have interns but generally take their own call. Hospitalists are internal med doctors. For other patients with...
  5. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    Abdominal pain- of unknown
  6. Leaving Meds at the Bedside?

    We regularly leave enzymes, nasal sprays etc. in the rooms of CF adult
  7. I would say endoscopy because you would be using a broad range of nursing skills that I don't think you are able to practice in a family office such as starting iv's, monitoring patients under...
  8. Dallas area hospitals

    I moved from the midwest to work at UT. Best decision ever! Great hospital and learning institution. One of the highest paying hospitals in DFW for new
  9. Anyone use medihoney?

    We put medihoney on just about every wound I see. Literally. Wound nurses LOVE medihoney. Downside is it's very, very expensive from what I
  10. Need help from new BSN grad

    The scope of practice for both graduates is the same. The difference between the two degrees comes into play with career advancement. In order to move into management type positions etc. A BSN degree...
  11. texting at work

    If I couldn't text at work I could not survive the
  12. Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

    I cannot believe your clinical instructors allow you to use BP machines regularly. If you are not getting lots of practice in school, when you are a nurse and the machine does not work, you will not...
  13. NCLEX-RN july 15, received the pop up, found out today I passed. Best day of my
  14. Hesi exit exam ruining lives and careers in chicago

    Even if the school you apply to now does not require the HESI exam it may by the time you reach graduation. My school instituted the HESI requirement during my senior year, and to get around any...
  15. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    I just took my Nclex. I had 75 questions and am convinced I failed. I was guessing on EVERYTHING and have looked up a few questions to confirm I got them
  16. Do you ever feel guilty about....

    I do this on a regular basis. At least 1/4 of my days off are spent sitting on the computer, watching TV, and doing nothing productive. Everyone needs a little lazy time once in
  17. willing to relocate

    The HR person discussed relocation/sign on bonus and benefits with me during all my interviews. My teachers advised that it was best to not inquire about such things until after the interview,...
  18. Are recommended books necessary?

    No! Do not waste your money! Sometimes you will barely have enough time to read the required
  19. Nurse Aid Interview-What Should I Review?

    Make sure you are able to answer questions about how you deal with stress in the workplace, how you are with time management, how you deal with conflict etc. I would think the interview would focus on...
  20. Nursing school weight gain

    If anything I lost weight in nursing school. Learning about the health benefits of losing weight whipped me into better
  21. Relocate to where the jobs are?

    I applied for jobs all over the country. I will be moving for a job in Texas later in the summer. Had I not accepted this position I would still be unemployed. I would say apply wherever you could see...
  22. Average Pay for a new nurse

    Be happy you were offered a job! I have had friends who turned down jobs for one silly reason or another, and are currently unemployed. I just graduated with my BSN and have had no interviews so
  23. Do you snitch on cheaters?

    hahahah no i would not report
  24. Help me decide between 2 Nursing schools

    Try St. Ambrose University in Iowa.
  25. You know you're in nursing school when....

    Your facebook status says you are experiencing polyphagia/vertigo/polydipsia and you expect people to know what you're talking about and why it's